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Kung Pao chicken vs. Horned melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Kung Pao chicken and Horned melon

  • The amount of Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, and Copper in Kung Pao chicken is higher than in Horned melon.
  • Kung Pao chicken covers your daily Sodium needs 17% more than Horned melon.
  • Horned melon has 9 times less Vitamin A RAE than Kung Pao chicken. Kung Pao chicken has 65µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Horned melon has 7µg.
  • Horned melon contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken and Horned melon (Kiwano).

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +53.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.1%
Contains more Potassium +77.2%
Contains more Zinc +54.2%
Contains more Copper +265%
Contains more Manganese +556.4%
Contains more Iron +48.7%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 29% 18% 41% 20% 53% 21% 25% 34% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 29% 16% 11% 1% 14% 7% 6% 0%
Contains more Calcium +53.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.1%
Contains more Potassium +77.2%
Contains more Zinc +54.2%
Contains more Copper +265%
Contains more Manganese +556.4%
Contains more Iron +48.7%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +783.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +34%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +388%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +173.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +285.7%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 78% 21% 0% 24% 8% 13% 52% 30% 57% 12% 14% 34%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 18% 7% 4% 11% 11% 15% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +783.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +34%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +388%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +173.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +285.7%
Contains more Folate +433.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +448.3%
Contains more Fats +454%
Contains more Other +274.4%
Contains more Water +19%
Equal in Carbs - 7.56
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.78 g
Fats: 1.26 g
Carbs: 7.56 g
Water: 88.97 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more Protein +448.3%
Contains more Fats +454%
Contains more Other +274.4%
Contains more Water +19%
Equal in Carbs - 7.56

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kung Pao chicken Horned melon
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kung Pao chicken Horned melon Opinion
Net carbs 5.37g 7.56g Horned melon
Protein 9.76g 1.78g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 6.98g 1.26g Kung Pao chicken
Carbs 6.87g 7.56g Horned melon
Calories 129kcal 44kcal Kung Pao chicken
Starch 2.53g Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Sugar 3.03g Horned melon
Fiber 1.5g Kung Pao chicken
Calcium 20mg 13mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 0.76mg 1.13mg Horned melon
Magnesium 24mg 40mg Horned melon
Phosphorus 94mg 37mg Kung Pao chicken
Potassium 218mg 123mg Kung Pao chicken
Sodium 402mg 2mg Horned melon
Zinc 0.74mg 0.48mg Kung Pao chicken
Copper 0.073mg 0.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Manganese 0.256mg 0.039mg Kung Pao chicken
Selenium 8.1µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 1299IU 147IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 7µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 1.02mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin C 7.1mg 5.3mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.025mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.015mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B3 2.757mg 0.565mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.183mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.243mg 0.063mg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 16µg 3µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.11µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Tryptophan 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Cholesterol 26mg Horned melon
Trans Fat 0.034g 0g Horned melon
Saturated Fat 1.352g Horned melon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.173g Kung Pao chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kung Pao chicken Horned melon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Kung Pao chicken
6%
Horned melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Kung Pao chicken
13%
Horned melon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horned melon
Horned melon contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.352g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horned melon
Horned melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Kung Pao chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167676/nutrients
  2. Horned melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167791/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.